Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) - CHC33015

This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide

person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.

Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

These workers:

• Carry out activities to maintain personal care and/or other activities of living for people who require additional support due to restrictions, age or a disability

• Carry out activities related to an individualised plan

• Report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers.

Occupational titles may include:

• Accommodation support worker

• Field officer

• Assistant in nursing *

• Home care assistant

• Care assistant

• In-home respite care worker

• Client assistant

• Nursing assistant *

• Community access coordinator

• Personal care assistant

• Community care worker

• Personal care giver

• Community house worker

• Personal care worker

• Community support worker

• Residential aide

• Aged Care Service officer

• Residential care officer

• Disability support officer

• Residential care support worker

• Aged Care Worker

• Family support worker

• Support worker

*Not relevant in some jurisdictions

Course Structure and Resources

Course structure is flexible and can be tailored to both employer and student needs. There are a variety of delivery options including face to face, phone and or email dependant on your situation. All courses are competency based. All resources are supplied by METS.

Skills Recognition

Learners may have attained knowledge and skills in the workplace and/or competencies in one or more units. RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) is available for each unit of competency, based on relevant workplace experience, formal training or other expertise relative to the sector.

Conditions in the Workplace

It is required that you have a qualified person holding a relevant Certificate IV or higher qualification to act as your practical supervisor during the course..

These arrangements are flexible and METS staff are available if you need any assistance with discussing the arrangements with your chosen organisation

Duration of the course

Trainees - 12 months for a fulltime employee or 24 months for a part time employee

Fee For Service (Self-Funded) – an enrolment period of 1 year will be given.

What’s Next?

Trainees will need to have the full support of their employer for their training. METS will discuss responsibilities with your employer and then proceed to organise an Apprenticeship Centre to complete the necessary documents. METS will then begin the enrolment process.

Concessions and exemptions apply.

Fee for Fee For Service (Self-Funded) students pay a course fee.

Once we receive a completed enrolment form, an invoice is then generated. Alternatively, a direct debit payment arrangement can also be set up. Call METS to discuss your payment options.

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*Learners interested in Disability or Home and Community Care Focuses -